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Kings Daughters & Sons Circle No. 2 announces 2025 grant cycle
The Kings Daughters & Sons Circle No. 2 (KDS Circle No. 2) is recently announced the opening of its 2025 grant cycle, with applications now available online at www.kdscircle2.com. The organization invites nonprofits and community programs that align with its mission to apply for funding. Completed applications are due by May 1, 2025. KDS Circle…
Read MoreTrojan Athletes Get Post Season Recognition
By Mark H. Stowers The 2024-25 basketball seasons have ended at Mississippi Delta Community College. With much improved seasons for both the Lady Trojans and Trojans, several players were honored with post season awards. For the Trojans, sophomore Davion Traylor was named to the All MACCC Second Team. Traylor led the team to an overall…
Read MoreLady Statesmen Split Mid-Week Doubleheader With Arkansas Monticello
The Delta State University Softball Team (10-12, 5-9 GSC) split their double header with the Cotton Blossoms of the University of Arkansas at Monticello (12-16, 6-8 GAC) Tuesday afternoon in Alvy Early Softball Field on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The Lady Statesmen fell in game one 5-0 but finished the…
Read MoreLeland Cubs win on the road
The third road matchup was the charm for Leland, as they earned their first road win of the season. Everything went their way against the West Bolivar Eagles on Tuesday as the Leland Cubs made off with a 17-4 victory. The Cubs have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Eagles, too.…
Read MoreHalle Stanford, Executive Producer and President of Television at The Jim Henson Company, Writes Next Chapter in Her Career with Robust First Look Producing Deal
Award-Winning TV Showrunner Will Write and Executive Produce New Series, Including Jim Henson’s Wowsabout!, the Company’s Next Big Puppet Preschool Franchise Halle Stanford, the Emmy Award®-winning longtime President of Television for The Jim Henson Company, is relaunching her company, 7 Crow Stories, as she embarks on an exciting new chapter in her career as an…
Read MoreJohnson plants flowers for Mr. Abide
Crews make significant progress on U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass
Construction continues on the U.S. 82 Greenville Bypass in Washington County. The first phase began in March 2022 and provided the construction of nine miles of four-lane roadway from State Route 1 to Leland. Phase II runs from SR 1 to the Mississippi River bridge. It provides cement stabilization and paving of approximately seven miles…
Read MoreMovie Review: Novacaine
By Bob Garver “Novocaine” stars Jack Quaid as Nathan Caine, a man with a condition that makes him unable to feel pain. This is an action movie, and it sounds like a man who can’t feel pain would fit right into the role of action hero, right? Actually, no. Caine’s condition is just terribly inconvenient…
Read MoreKeep it simple when celebrating spring
By Kara Kimbrough The official start of spring is this week…this fact alone should be cause for celebration. After all, what’s not to love about spring? We’re in all-too-short balmy window before summer’s oppressive heat descends and stays around until mid-fall. Within that window are several entertaining opportunities, including celebrating Easter, high school or…
Read MoreDSU baseball Announces Summer Kid’s Camp
Head Baseball Coach Rodney Batts has announced a kid’s camp for June 16-18. The camp’s purpose is to assist participants in improving their baseball skills and developing proper playing habits. The friendship and learning of sportsmanship and related athletic values are additional benefits. Emphasis is on teaching fundamentals and essential skills in all phases of…
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